Dozens of stretches of road across Caerphilly County Borough could revert to 30mph speed limits, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Eight ‘sustainable’ homes proposed for town
Caerphilly County Borough Council approved a scheme for 11 homes on the land in 2018, but that planning permission has since expired.
City council sets out firm stance on tourist tax policy
The Welsh Government has proposed giving councils powers to charge overnight visitors and then use that money to help fund tourism services.
Plans unveiled for ‘first-class’ replacement primary school
The existing school would be demolished in phases to make way for a new 420-place primary, as well as a 60-place nursery, according to plans.
Farm owners in fresh bid to house holiday ‘pods’ on their land
The owners of a farm near Bedwas are reapplying for permission to house four self-catering holiday accommodation “pods” on their land.
Mixed fortunes for shopkeepers in bid to extend alcohol sales hours
The owners of Shock, on Bartlett Street, had claimed later licensing hours would help them increase their income after they were forced to leave their old premises.
Tributes to former councillor who was ‘strong advocate for the people he represented’
John Bevan, who grew up in Phillipstown, served two terms as the mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council during a political career spanning decades.
Tesco wins alcohol sales bid after concern for neighbours
The supermarket firm is planning to take over the former Methodist Church, on Bridge Street, Newbridge, and open a Tesco Express there.
Residents ‘waiting weeks’ for bin collections in ‘perfect storm’ of delays
Bad weather and recent changes to collection rounds, along with “high volumes” of Christmas waste, were among the reasons for “significant delays” to the service.
Newport Transporter Bridge project reaches important milestone
Work to build the new and much-anticipated visitor centre at Newport’s famous Transporter Bridge is nearing completion.